Conservation Architect – Embankment, London

Overview

In this Conservation Architect role, you lead bespoke private residential and heritage-led projects in London and beyond, covering all RIBA stages. You combine technical detailing with design development to deliver high-quality, context-driven architecture. You’ll own projects from concept to completion, engage clients, and coordinate with consultants while ensuring compliance with UK planning and building regulations. This is a technically focused, design-led position offering growth through complex schemes in a collaborative environment.

Pay / Benefits

• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
• discretionary leave over Christmas
• paid overtime at enhanced rate
• professional memberships fully covered
• employee assistance programme
• hybrid working (3 days in office)

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects across all RIBA work stages with consistent design quality
• Produce detailed technical drawings and specifications ensuring regulatory compliance
• Manage client relationships with clear communication and trust
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders for integrated delivery
• Oversee project programmes and adjust timelines and resources
• Oversee budgets to meet cost constraints
• Contribute to design development with careful attention to context and client requirements
• Work independently and in multidisciplinary teams on complex schemes

Key requirements

• Qualified Architect with minimum five years post-qualification experience
• Strong technical knowledge of residential construction detailing and traditional methods
• Experience delivering projects across all RIBA stages
• Good understanding of UK planning policy, building regulations, and construction systems
• Proven ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
• Experience in contract administration and knowledge of standard building contracts and procurement routes
• Strong communication skills with clients, consultants, and stakeholders
• Working knowledge of ArchiCAD; willingness to learn new tools

• strong communication
• client engagement
• proactive
• residential construction detailing
• traditional building methods
• UK planning policy and building regulations

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